Akoupé Population 2026

Akoupé has a population of 35,970, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast, located in Lagunes District. Roughly 0.1% of Ivory Coast's population lives here. It is about 176× smaller than Abidjan, the country's biggest city.

YamoussoukroAkoupé
Location of Akoupé (capital Yamoussoukro shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
35,970
Rank in Ivory Coast
#57
Coordinates
6.38°N, 3.89°W
~142 m elevation · Africa/Abidjan
Distance to capital (Yamoussoukro)
161 km
100 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagunes District

CityPopulationRank in Ivory Coast
Dabou138,083#14
Agboville81,770#27
Adzopé76,122#29
Affery47,109#47
Grand-Lahou36,906#55
Ndouci35,145#60
Tiassalé35,090#61
Ahouanou33,939#64

Cities near Akoupé

FAQ

What is the population of Akoupé?
Akoupé has a population of 35,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Ivory Coast.
What region is Akoupé in?
Akoupé is located in Lagunes District, Ivory Coast.
Is Akoupé the capital of Ivory Coast?
No, the capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, about 161 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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